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The Lock is on a roll

The Lock is just that, celebrating the selection of his nickname with the first perfect week (13-0!) this season.

No time to get overconfident, though.

The games get tougher as we head deeper and deeper into the leagues' schedules.

Topping the list this week are two of the county's best rivalries: Ventura vs. Buena and Simi Valley vs. Royal.

It's a cliche, for sure, but also the truth: You throw out the records when rivals play.

Ventura is 7-0 and Buena is 2-5, but who knows? Simi Valley is 4-2, and Royal is 2-4, but does it matter?

Onto the picks:

Ventura 28, Buena 24: Ventura's balanced offense will be tough for the Buena defense to contain. But it might come down to big plays, which can be a turn of the cards.

Simi Valley 27. Royal 21: Simi Valley is not only good, it is due. Big time. Royal has won seven of these rivalry games in a row, and 13 of the last 14.

Westlake 34, Moorpark 27: One gets the feeling that Moorpark makes this close. It's hard to pick against the Warriors, though, while they are on an undefeated roll.

Oaks Christian 38, Thousand Oaks 31: An upset special? Lancers made the Lions work for it in their quarterfinal matchup a year ago. By playing smart and mistake-free, Thousand Oaks can apply some pressure.

St. Bonaventure 35, Agoura 14: St. Bonaventure is simply too talented to fall victim to an upset here.

Newbury Park 28, Calabasas 21: Panthers coach Gary Fabricius said his young team will continue to improve as the season goes along.

Rio Mesa 40, Oxnard 33: A lot of points should be scored and a lot of yards should be gained. Rio Mesa appears to have a few more weapons on offense.

Camarillo 28, Hueneme 14: Camarillo is breathing easier after surviving Channel Islands last week. If Scorpions avoid mistakes, this looks like another league win.

Channel Islands 24, Pacifica 21: There's a lot to like about the Channel Islands defense and the Pacifica offense. Their matchup should determine the outcome.

Nordhoff 35, Fillmore 28: Rangers jump into Tri-Valley League play against a motivated opponent. Nordhoff's offense seems to have the edges vs. Fillmore defense.

Grace Brethren 28, Mission Prep 20: Lancers have yet to post a victory against an opponent with winning record. It's going to change after this week.

Bishop Diego 27, Santa Clara 14: Saints played tough for a half in last week's lost to Grace Brethren. They have to put a full game together this week.Carpinteria 30, Santa Paula 24: Cardinals are hungry for a victory, but now face what might be the Tri-Valley League favorite.Malibu 24, Villanova 21: Wildcats chase first win, but Malibu is having a solid season.